Stargazer
Type: Recessive
First Produced By: Kathy Love
Aliases: SG, S Factor
Issues: Neurological Issues
First Produced In: 1990s
Availability: Rarest
Last Updated: 2022-06-02
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About
Stargazer is not a visual morph, but a genetic neurological disorder that affects the vestibular system.
Issues
A Stargazer corn snake will have odd, erratic movement, sometimes corkscrewing and seemingly unable to right itself. Stress or excitement, such as handling or feeding, seem to exacerbate the unusual movement. Stargazer corns can move normally at times. It’s unknown whether stargazing causes any distress or pain for the snake, but they seem to otherwise act like a normal snake as far as eating, shedding, exploring, etc.
History
The Stargazer mutation was originally discovered in Kathy Love’s Sunkissed breeding projects. Although it originated in Sunkissed corns, it was shortly thereafter determined to be a separate, unrelated mutation. After its discovery, some breeders used homozygous Stargazer corns to test breed their Sunkissed lines for the gene mutation. Stargazer is very uncommon in the hobby now.
Appearance
Body
Stargazer does not change the patterning or colouration.
Proven Lines
No known proven lines
Related Traits
No known related traits
